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On medical leave

On medical leave

Absence requests impact college life for those facing health issues
Lily Tierney, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Chiara Beyer, an American University sophomore, missed three weeks of classes after being hospitalized for a kidney infection. “It was such a surreal experience,” Beyer said. “When you’re fainting...

Guided through Indigenous DC

Guided through Indigenous DC

AU professor's app highlights DC locations important to Indigenous history
Michelle Miramontes, Multimedia Contributor April 15, 2024

Prior to becoming the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., was home to the Nacotchtank (Anacostan) and Piscataway people, according to a map created by Native Land Digital, a Canadian-based nonprofit...

Beeghly sits empty

Beeghly sits empty

Beeghly Chemistry Building could be set for repurposing

For over 50 years, American University staff and students knew the Beeghly Chemistry Building for its science labs. But current professors know the building more for its arsenic, black mold, humidity...

Rhythmic harmony

Rhythmic harmony

Maegan Seaman, Multimedia Director April 15, 2024

Every Sunday afternoon, drum beats can be heard echoing throughout Meridian Hill Park, called Malcolm X Park by locals, in northwest Washington. The park’s weekly drum circle began during the Civil...

Community Profile: Daniella Senior

Community Profile: Daniella Senior

Entrepreneur with a platform for change
Paul Caruso, Staff Writer April 15, 2024

Daniella Senior is an entrepreneur, immigrant and Spring 2024 Sine fellow. At 34 years old, Senior is the founder of Colada Shop, owner of Serenata and co-founder of Bresca. Senior is hosting a Sine Institute...

Chasing history

Chasing history

Chevy Chase grapples with exclusionary history in fight for designation
Kalie Walker, Staff Editor April 15, 2024

A bid to turn Chevy Chase, a neighborhood in Northwest Washington, into a historic district has ignited debate among community members that it would lead to less affordable housing and perpetuate a legacy...

Leasing litigation

Leasing litigation

Off-campus housing owners listed in price-fixing antitrust lawsuit
Helena Milburn and Alexia Partouche April 15, 2024

Sarina Govindaiah, an American University junior who lives in the Berkshire Apartments, knew finding affordable housing in Washington, especially near campus was difficult. What she didn’t know is...

Use of AI in newsletter sparks questions for artists

Use of AI in newsletter sparks questions for artists

AI generated art has implications for educations and careers
Ava Ramsdale, Staff Editor April 11, 2024

Students are considering the impacts of artificial intelligence on the arts after a Jan. 17 newsletter from American University’s Career Center featured an image generated using AI software. The artwork...

Building back the bees

Building back the bees

AU Beekeeping Society winter loses replaced by new colony
Beverly Freidenrich, Multimedia Contributor April 11, 2024

The American University Beekeeping Society welcomed a new colony of bees on March 20.  After a cold winter caused them to lose their hive, the club members joined together to facilitate the transfer...

Multimedia: Pledges and promises

Multimedia: Pledges and promises

Greek Life’s community experience and student concerns

This semester, AWOL’s multimedia team investigated how students feel about Greek Life on American University’s campus. This investigation comes two years after AU’s Abolish Greek Life movement....

Ripped from the Wall: Worries over Workday

Ripped from the Wall: Worries over Workday

Some student workers experience pay delay with new payment app

This semester, the Ripped from the Wall podcast team investigated American University’s switch to the HR and payment app Workday. After transitioning, some students we spoke to said their payment was...

The Hum: Under pressure

The Hum: Under pressure

Students tackle pressures and expectations of AU internship culture

This semester the Hum team interviewed students about the internship culture at AU. We spoke to students in different years about the pressure they feel to get an internship, how they feel about the ones...

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